DRESSED FOR DUTY 1898-1973 (Volume 1)
Jill Halcomb Smith

This landmark reference presents an overall view of the role of women in the
service of our nation's defense plus an in-depth study of the evolution of their
uniforms and insignia. Smith's documentation of volunteer organizations and
their response to wartime mobilization will be of great interest to all military
historians. Fifty organizations are covered in this volume, some of which are:

- Aerial Nurse Corps of America - American Red Cross - American Women's
Voluntary Services - Army Nurse Corps - Cadet Nurse Corps - Citizen's
Defense Corps - Daughter’s of the American Revolution Hospital Corps
- Jewish Welfare Board Women's Unit - Marine Corps Woman's Reserve
- Motor Corps of America - National League of Women's Service
- National Security Women's Corps - Navy Nurse Corps

480 pages
1,089 photos & illustrations (many in color)
deluxe binding

Price: $54.95